Last week, our scripture readings had Jesus sending out regular people to share the Good News. Their only qualification was that they were followers of Jesus.
The parables in today’s reading remind us that there are no barriers to the good life that is found in following Jesus. Just as a mustard seed grows into bushes that spread everywhere and yeast can’t be separated from flour once mixed, nothing can separate us from God’s love. Our hope exists because Jesus helps us get back on course.